Mechanical Supervisor

Job description / Role

Location: Abu Dhabi

We are seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to support maintenance and inspection activities in a nuclear power plant outage environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise with mechanical valves and actuators, a strong understanding of safety and regulatory procedures, and the ability to lead technical teams in high-pressure situations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform general mechanical maintenance, repair, and testing of mechanical equipment, valves, and actuators within a nuclear power plant environment.
• Conduct inspection, testing, and maintenance of mechanical operated valves (MOV) and air operated valves (AOV).
• Utilize testing and calibration equipment such as valve operation test systems to verify performance and compliance.
• Apply knowledge of international standards and nuclear maintenance procedures to execute planned maintenance programs.
• Support outage and shutdown activities, including troubleshooting and mechanical system restoration.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure maintenance tasks are executed safely, efficiently, and to specification.
• Supervise and guide mechanical technicians and maintenance personnel as required.
• Ensure adherence to nuclear safety and work permit procedures at all times.
• Prepare maintenance reports, schedules, and project documentation as needed.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a nuclear power plant outage or equivalent heavy industrial maintenance environment.
• At least 5 years of experience in MOV and AOV inspection, maintenance, and calibration.
• Skilled in using mechanical tools and diagnostic equipment for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric valve actuators.
• Familiarity with calibration and testing systems such as VOTES or similar.
• Strong understanding of nuclear or power plant safety protocols and work control processes.
• Proven ability to lead maintenance teams and make technical decisions under pressure.
• Competent in using MS Project or Primavera for planning and scheduling.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain composure during breakdown or shutdown maintenance.

Preferred skills

• Broad knowledge of valve operations, lifting procedures, and mechanical system design.
• Previous experience in nuclear or power plant outage management.
• Understanding of confined space and radiation safety procedures.
• Certification or training in basic nuclear safety, permit-to-work, and high-radiation area safety protocols is desirable.